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Watchdog Transport Focus said ScotRail's passengers would be not be happy because improvements such as two new fleets of trains had been delayed.

Mr Grayling said he wanted to see "lower levels of increases for passengers in future".

"We understand that aspects of the current fares system are frustrating for people which is why as part of the industry's plan, train companies are also leading a consultation to update regulation and improve the range of fares on offer, making the system simpler and easier to use for customers".

It uses the July Retail Price Index (RPI) measure of inflation - announced by the Office for National Statistics on Wednesday - to determine the cap on the annual increase.

Passengers can also save money by getting a railcard, travelling off-peak and booking in advance, although these options are not available for many journeys, particularly by commuters. Chris Grayling's desperate attempt to try and make front line rail workers pay for his incompetence and the train operators greed has backfired on him just like everything else he touches.

"This means, in Scotland, average fares increases are lower than England and Wales, where the UK Government applies an increase equivalent to RPI to all regulated fares".

The issue of fares on south east services, now provided by Southeastern, is politically sensitive, with a new franchise operator due to be announced this year.

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